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| Advent Tidings:
Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| Two familiar Advent hymn tunes, TRURO and STUTTGART, announce the promised coming of Our Lord in a bold and spirited style. |
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| Angels We Have Heard on High:
Traditional French Carol,Hakes, Derek K.,BE |
| A repeatable, 8-measure bell peal introduces this arrangement on the French carol and also may also serve as an easily-memorized processional. The carol then is rung in a straight-forward manner, with the peal reappearing to end the piece. |
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| Because He Lives:
Gaither, William J.,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| Bill and Gloria Gaither's classical gospel hymn has found its way into numerous hymn books and Christian worship traditions. |
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| Campana Sonos:
Wissinger, Kathleen,,AP |
| This original composition is an educational etude, which introduces a variety of handbell techniques section by section. |
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| Child is Born, A:
Various,Linker, J./McFadden, J.,BE |
| The bell and keyboard duo are at it again with this sweet setting of "Il est Ne" (French carol and "For Unto Us a Child is Born" from the "Messiah". The organ or piano and bells play together, antiphonally, or as solo instruments. Sixteenth note rhythms may present some challenge. 57 measures in length. |
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| Christmas Jubilation:
Various,Edwards, Dan R.,RO |
| A rousing, 12-measure flourish introduces three carols. Fully scored to keep all ringers involved, "Christmas Jubilation" is a tidy 100 measures in length. |
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| Declare the Maker's Praise:
Daniel, Joseph D.,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| This stately, but exuberant original composition lends itself to a Thanksgiving service or any moment of praise in a worship setting. |
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| Down By the Riverside:
Traditional ,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
This jazzy arrangement of the old gospel hymn includes a cameo appearance of "I've Got Peace Like a River" in the middle section.
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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Kocher, Conrad,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This varied arrangement of the hymn tune DIX begins simply, with the melody in the treble bells, and the bass providing a flowing, LV eighth-note accompaniment. |
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| Foundation of Grace:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,CG |
| Two beloved hymns, "How Firm a Foundation" and "Amazing Grace," are combined in this exciting arrangement. |
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| God Rest Ye Merry:
Traditional English Carol,Phillips, Judy,CG |
| A delightful staccato accompaniment pattern characterizes this lively setting of the familiar carol, first in the mid-range and then in the treble bells. |
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| How Can I Keep From Singing:
Lowry, Robert,Sherman, Arnold B.,RR |
| Truly a unique work, this piece features Robert Lowry's rhythmic hymn tune supported in part by a "singing bell" technique, which uses round sticks rubbed around the outer rim of the bell, for a truly ethereal sound. Full instructions for this technique plus a biography on Robert Lowry and the full lyrics for the hymn are included. |
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| How Great Our Joy:
Traditional German Carol,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| "How Great Our Joy!", based on the traditional German carol JUNGST, offers multiple choices for performance. Performance options suggest using a piano, organ, or electronic keyboard for the second choir part; or it can be a two handbell choir piece. |
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| How Great Thou Art:
Various,Helman, M.,AP |
| Chimes or Bells will feel equally at home in this medley of the title tune and "This Is My Father's World". The melodies are clearly marked throughout with melody lines, enabling the ringers to "track" the music. The LV and shake techniques are used. |
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| In Christ Alone:
Getty, Keith & Townsend, Stuart,Cota, Patricia,RP |
| This 4-5 octave arrangement of the popular contemporary hymn by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend was a commission for a festival in Kansas. |
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| Infant Holy Infant Lowly:
Traditional,McFadden, Jane,AG |
| This beautiful Christmas lullaby begins with a mellow feel and ultimately erupts with joy. |
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| It Came Upon the Midnight Clear:
Willis, Richard S.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's elegant setting of this familiar carol provides sufficient contrast throughout by incorporating a variety of elements including a verse of "Away in a Manger" in the middle section. |
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| I Wonder As I Wander:
Traditional Appalachian Carol,Helman, Michael,LC |
| Images of the midnight sky covering the desolate Bethlehem plains, as cows and sheep in a small, crude stable gather to protect a tiny babe in a manger, are brought to mind in this memorable musical experience. |
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| Joy and Elation:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP |
| The sparkling rhythms and memorable melody of this easy-to-learn original composition by Cynthia Dobrinski creates an exuberant, celebratory mood. |
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| Joyful Noise:
Ingram, Bill,,CP |
| Ringers (and their mallets!) will love the fun and challenge of this clever Bill Ingram original that focuses on rhythm and improvisation. |
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| Jubilance:
Page, Anna Laura,,BE |
| Written for the Houston, TX Feb Fest event, this original composition is well-titled. Energy is dispersed through easy syncopation, numerous handbell techniques, and harmonic shifts. Optional 25 chimes, ranging from D3 to C6, add their shimmering energy as well. |
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| Noel Francais:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie W.,AP |
| Optional handchimes, hand drum, triangle, and finger cymbals add their flavors to this medley of French carols: Huron Carol; Pat-a-Pan; Angels, We Have Heard On High; and Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella. |
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| Nutcracker Sweets:
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| Five dances from Tchaikovsky's perennial holiday delight are seamlessly woven together to bring to listening audiences visions of all the magic and spectacle of this classic story. |
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| O Come O Come Emmanuel:
Traditional,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| Susan Geschke's passionate treatment of this beloved Advent hymn captures the quiet reverence and expectation of the season. |
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| O Holy Night:
Adam, Adolphe,Childers, Brian,RW |
| In this arrangement of the beautiful Christmas song, the 6/8 melody is accompanied by arpeggios, sixteenth-note ostinato-like patterns, and, briefly, by triplet figures in 4/4 meter. |
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| Once In Royal David's City:
Beck, John Ness,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| This arrangement, adapted from a well-known Christmas choral standard, rings idiomatically as a natural for bells or chimes. |
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| On This Day Earth Shall Ring:
Various,Gramann, Fred,LC |
| Bold harmonies, sweeping melodic lines and driving triplet rhythms propel the development of two beloved English carols, intertwined in brilliantly conceived counterpoint. |
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| Parade of the Tin Soldiers:
Jessel, Leon,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| This new, expanded version of a top-selling Christmas favorite is compatible with the original 3-4 octave version (MHP1453) by Martha Lynn Thompson. |
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| Prayer:
Various,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| Vocalists Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion have popularized this endearing song to millions of listeners. |
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| Precious Lord Take My Hand:
Dorsey, Thomas A.,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| This piece is a swinging arrangement of the gospel standard by pianist and jazz and gospel composer Thomas Andrew Dorsey. |
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| Prince of Peace:
Various,Ingram, Bill,CG |
| This joyous arrangement combines Handel’s “For Unto Us a Child Is Born” with the carol “Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful” (ADESTE FIDELES). The two editions are compatible for massed ringing. |
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| Repeat the Sounding Joy:
Various,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| "Joy to the World," "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee," and "How Great Our Joy" are combined in this rousing Christmas season medley. |
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| Ring Little Bells:
Traditional German Carol,Hollander, Lynne,AP |
| This bright selection for the Advent/Christmas season is a "crisp-like-snow" setting of the traditional German carol, "Kling Glocken." |
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| Song of Thanksgiving:
Sherman, Arnold,,LC |
| Unrelenting rhythmic movement provides the musical interest and emotional elevation in this short but exceedingly cheerful original work. |
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| Spiritual Christmas:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie W.,LC |
| Scored entirely in F Major with only one simple E4/E6 change, three rousing spirituals each relate their own account of the blessed birth. |
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| Thanksgiving Celebration:
Various,Helman, Michael,BE |
| St. George's Windsor and Nun Danket Alle Gott are the two Thanksgiving hymns used in this medley. Optional handchimes, scored on the melody in an inner section, add their color to this medley of hymn tunes. A flashy fanfare opening on bells leads into the first tune. LV, thumb damp, and martellato techniques add further interest. |
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| Ukrainian Bell Carol:
Various,Robert, Dennis,RO |
| At last, beginning ringers can join in the fun of this favorite holiday tune! |
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| We Gather to Give Thanks:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| Easy to prepare, this medley of "The Doxology," "We Gather Together," and "Now Thank We All Our God" is woven together with new material for a fresh sound. |
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| We Wish You a Merry Christmas:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie W.,HP |
| Bursting with the joy of the season this clever, fun-filled setting is malleted throughout, making the occasional chromatics much easier to execute. |
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| What Child Is This:
Traditional English Melody,Hakes, Derek K.,AP |
| This reflective setting of the 16th century English melody, GREENSLEEVES, works equally well for bells or chimes or a mixture of both. |
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| What Child Is This:
English Folk Melody,Hall, Jefferey A.,JH |
| Beg, borrow or steal a cello player to perform this enchanting setting of the English folk tune GREENSLEEVES. The instrument part is NOT optional - it plays the melody throughout while handbells provide accompaniment. |
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| With Heart and Hands and Voices:
Various,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| Tunes associated with the hymns "Now Thank We All Our God, We Gather Together, and For the Beauty of the Earth" are brilliantly combined in this confident affirmation of gratitude and praise. |
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